Job Description

JOB TITLE: PYP COORDINATOR

Links to: Head of Primary School

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues.  You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The PYP coordinator will work closely with teams to support their PYP curriculum planning and collaboration. Alongside the Primary Leadership team they will act as a pedagogical leader in the Primary School. The position holder will attend planning meetings for selected year groups to facilitate the planning and development of the PYP, and its implementation. They will facilitate collaboration between year group teams and other curriculum leaders in the Primary School such as the Language Arts LAL, Maths LAL and Digital Coach. The PYP Coordinator will support defining the school culture based on the IB learner profile. They will facilitate inquiry, promote international mindedness and provide guidance and support to staff to implement the programme.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the requirements of the IB concerning the implementation of the programme.
• Ensure PYP teaching staff receive on-going training in the delivery of the programme.
• Support the process of developing or reviewing the school’s curriculum documents, including the programme of inquiry and scope and sequence documents.
• Support the development of the PDPs (Programme Development Plan) and support the formulation of the school’s strategic development plan.
• Support the preparation and submission of any documentation required for evaluation.
• Set up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programme.
• Support the sharing of IB PYP communication for the wider school community and external stakeholders
• Promote the use of ‘MyIB’ within the school community.
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.
• Teaching across the Primary School to provide release time for Middle Leaders.
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development, including significant IB training
• Experience with teaching PYP (5+ years preferred)
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs, especially EAL
• Understanding of all PYP publications
• Practical and theoretical understanding of effective learning and teaching strategies

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Further details of the role and responsibilities of PYP coordinators are available on My IB, in the Programme Resource Centre, ‘The role of an IB programme coordinator’. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.

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